| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $241.87 | 3.466% | $250.2532 | $250.25 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.58 | 11.361% | $57.44 | $57.44 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.75 | 5.125% | $80.6834 | $80.68 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.27 | 7.215% | $17.4439 | $17.44 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.85 | 9.551% | $112.6732 | $112.67 | $112.65 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.49 | 10.194% | $18.171 | $18.17 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.86 | 11.325% | $82.2246 | $82.22 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.67 | $618.8893 | $618.87 | $618.85 | $618.90 | |